Episcopal Relief & Development

by SKM

2015 is the 75th Anniversary of Episcopal Relief & Development.  With our successful track record of international aid efforts in over 40 countries worldwide, we have much to celebrate! On October 25thm there will be a Celebration Workshop.  Episcopal Relief & Development Parish Representatives, clergy, outreach committee members, or anyone willing to help in this celebration […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 18

by Prayers of the People Team

For the well-being of the holy church of God, for all who worship you, that we may help your Kingdom come. Lord, visit us with your saving help. For the well-being of these United States as well as the precious Salish Sea, that our leaders may guide us wisely. Lord, visit us with your saving […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 17

by Prayers of the People Team

Now, we will pray to seek and serve others through the gifts and abundance we enjoy. Help us to remember the example of Francis of Assisi, and help us to remember that we are the hands and feet of Christ. We pray to share your peace, dear Lord. Help us to bring healing to this […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 16

by Prayers of the People Team

We pray for the world today, as we hear of atrocities and threats.  In this time we come to you for peace and assurance.  We ask for your guidance in decision making for those in power, that your will shall be done.  Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all people who suffer danger, fear, […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 15

by Prayers of the People Team

Dear Lord, please be with the peoples of your world, so many of whom are caught up in violence and fractious politics. Tame our hearts.  Let us see each other from multiple perspectives — not simply through the narrow windows of pride and fear.  Help us to understand rather than hate.  Teach us to love. […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 14

by Prayers of the People Team

Lord, we pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Katherine, our Presiding Bishop; Greg, our Bishop; Berto, our rector; and all who minister through this parish that we may be united in your truth, live together in your love and reveal your glory in this temporal world. Lord, let us have mercy on others as you […]

Prayers of the People 13 Pentecost: September 7

by Prayers of the People Team

O God, we pray for the universal church so that we will be fed in mind and soul and in turn feed others with the strength that we receive from you. In hope, we pray, Come, Jesus, come. We pray that the people of the United States of America and their leaders discern what is […]

Prayers of the People 12 Pentecost August 31

by Prayers of the People Team

For the members of our parish, our diocese, and the church in the world, Let us be present to the divine. For the fearful, the disabled, and the hungry, Let us be present to the divine. For the needs of those on our parish prayer list, Let us be present to the divine. For people […]

Prayers of the People Pentecost 11 August 24

by Prayers of the People Team

Dearest Lord God, help the seven billion peoples of the seven continents, so many and so varied in language and culture, to discern what is good and acceptable and perfect for your world so that, putting aside ourdifferences, we might strive diligently to achieve your will for us, here on earth. Our help is in […]

Prayers of the People 10 Pentecost August 17

by SKM

We pray for your church and all who worship that they may be aware of your Holy Spirit and carry out your mission on this earth. Lord, help us. We pray for our country and our leaders that they make wise decisions on our behalf. Lord, help us. We ask that You lead us and […]